Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Small-Group Day Tour from Taipei
by Edison Travel Service
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This guided small-group bus tour lasts about nine hours and covers several key sites along Taiwan’s north and northeast coast. The tour begins with a visit to Yehliu Geopark in Wanli District, New Taipei City, where participants will see distinctive rock formations shaped by wind and sea, including the famous Queen’s Head mushroom rock and other notable features such as the Sea Candles and Fairy Shoe. Time at Yehliu totals roughly 70 minutes, including separate stops at the main park and the Queen’s Head area. Next, the tour proceeds to Jiufen Village in Ruifang District. The village, historically prosperous in the 1940s due to gold mining, retains an old-town atmosphere with narrow alleys and teahouses. Visitors have about two hours to explore Jiufen Old Street, sample local foods including the traditional taro ball dessert, and optionally enjoy tea while viewing the hillside scenery. Jiufen is also known as the filming location for the movie “A City of Sadness.” The tour then stops in Pingxi District to visit Shifen Waterfall, known as Taiwan’s “Little Niagara Falls.” Visitors spend about 40 minutes in total here, including time at the waterfall and its viewing platforms, where on clear days a rainbow may appear in the mist of the 20-meter cascade. Afterwards, the group continues to Shifen Old Street and Shifen Station, where they will have about 90 minutes to explore shops, eateries, and participate in the traditional sky lantern launching, sharing one lantern among three or four people. The guide provides instructions on the correct way to release the lantern. The tour includes local general liabilities insurance, a professional licensed tour guide, entrance to Yehliu Geopark, the sky lantern experience, and air-conditioned transport. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if the private option is selected. Meals, bottled water, and gratuities are not included. On the return trip, participants may choose to be dropped off at Taipei 101 instead of the original meeting point. Walking is required at several stops, so comfortable shoes are advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
YehLiu Geopark
Located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, Yehliu Geopark features rock formations shaped by wind and sea erosion. Visitors see mushroom rocks, the chessboard rock, trace fossils, and other natural sculptures.
35 min
Queen's Head
This area highlights the Queen’s Head mushroom rock, resembling Queen Elizabeth’s profile. The site also includes formations like the Sea Candles, Fairy Shoe, Ginger Rocks, Elephant Rock, Ice Cream Rock, Kissing Rock, and Princess’ Head.
35 min
Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street)
Jiufen is a hillside village in Ruifang District once prosperous for gold mining in the 1940s. It has narrow alleys, teahouses with views, local food stalls, souvenir shops, and the traditional taro ball dessert. The village was the filming location for the movie 'A City of Sadness.'
120 min
Shifen Waterfall
Shifen Waterfall is a cascade-type waterfall around 20 meters tall, located in Pingxi District. It is known as Taiwan’s 'Little Niagara Falls' due to its shape and flow.
10 min
Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
Several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall provide different angles, including close-up views. This waterfall is 20 meters tall. On sunny days, visitors may see a rainbow formed by the mist as the water splashes into the lake.
30 min
Shifen Old Street
Shifen Station, located down the Keelung River from the waterfall, was originally built for coal transport during Japanese colonization. It sits alongside Shifen Old Street, which has souvenir shops, sky lantern sellers, and eateries. Visitors can share one sky lantern among 3 or 4 people, writing wishes on each side. The tour guide instructs how to release the lantern properly to enjoy the moment.
90 min
Taipei 101
On return to the meeting point, participants may opt to be dropped off at Taipei 101 instead.
Meeting point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
End point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Small-Group Day Tour from Taipei
by Edison Travel Service
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
This guided small-group bus tour lasts about nine hours and covers several key sites along Taiwan’s north and northeast coast. The tour begins with a visit to Yehliu Geopark in Wanli District, New Taipei City, where participants will see distinctive rock formations shaped by wind and sea, including the famous Queen’s Head mushroom rock and other notable features such as the Sea Candles and Fairy Shoe. Time at Yehliu totals roughly 70 minutes, including separate stops at the main park and the Queen’s Head area. Next, the tour proceeds to Jiufen Village in Ruifang District. The village, historically prosperous in the 1940s due to gold mining, retains an old-town atmosphere with narrow alleys and teahouses. Visitors have about two hours to explore Jiufen Old Street, sample local foods including the traditional taro ball dessert, and optionally enjoy tea while viewing the hillside scenery. Jiufen is also known as the filming location for the movie “A City of Sadness.” The tour then stops in Pingxi District to visit Shifen Waterfall, known as Taiwan’s “Little Niagara Falls.” Visitors spend about 40 minutes in total here, including time at the waterfall and its viewing platforms, where on clear days a rainbow may appear in the mist of the 20-meter cascade. Afterwards, the group continues to Shifen Old Street and Shifen Station, where they will have about 90 minutes to explore shops, eateries, and participate in the traditional sky lantern launching, sharing one lantern among three or four people. The guide provides instructions on the correct way to release the lantern. The tour includes local general liabilities insurance, a professional licensed tour guide, entrance to Yehliu Geopark, the sky lantern experience, and air-conditioned transport. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if the private option is selected. Meals, bottled water, and gratuities are not included. On the return trip, participants may choose to be dropped off at Taipei 101 instead of the original meeting point. Walking is required at several stops, so comfortable shoes are advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
YehLiu Geopark
Located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, Yehliu Geopark features rock formations shaped by wind and sea erosion. Visitors see mushroom rocks, the chessboard rock, trace fossils, and other natural sculptures.
35 min
Queen's Head
This area highlights the Queen’s Head mushroom rock, resembling Queen Elizabeth’s profile. The site also includes formations like the Sea Candles, Fairy Shoe, Ginger Rocks, Elephant Rock, Ice Cream Rock, Kissing Rock, and Princess’ Head.
35 min
Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street)
Jiufen is a hillside village in Ruifang District once prosperous for gold mining in the 1940s. It has narrow alleys, teahouses with views, local food stalls, souvenir shops, and the traditional taro ball dessert. The village was the filming location for the movie 'A City of Sadness.'
120 min
Shifen Waterfall
Shifen Waterfall is a cascade-type waterfall around 20 meters tall, located in Pingxi District. It is known as Taiwan’s 'Little Niagara Falls' due to its shape and flow.
10 min
Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
Several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall provide different angles, including close-up views. This waterfall is 20 meters tall. On sunny days, visitors may see a rainbow formed by the mist as the water splashes into the lake.
30 min
Shifen Old Street
Shifen Station, located down the Keelung River from the waterfall, was originally built for coal transport during Japanese colonization. It sits alongside Shifen Old Street, which has souvenir shops, sky lantern sellers, and eateries. Visitors can share one sky lantern among 3 or 4 people, writing wishes on each side. The tour guide instructs how to release the lantern properly to enjoy the moment.
90 min
Taipei 101
On return to the meeting point, participants may opt to be dropped off at Taipei 101 instead.
Meeting point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
End point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.